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Landlords should switch to revenue sharing, market researchers suggest

Vietnamese landlords should consider shifting from their traditional fixed-rent model to base rents and revenue sharing like in many other countries to spread the risk, experts have suggested.

National Reunification Day celebrated across Vietnam

A solemn flag raising ceremony was held on April 30 in Ba Dinh square in Hanoi to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2020).

Bailout package reaches people in need

Many people across Vietnam have been adversely affected by COVID-19, prompting the government to release a bailout package worth VND62 trillion ($2.66 billion) in early April. The package has since been reaching needy people.

War veterans recall days fighting for the motherland

It has been over 40 years since the American War came to an end but unforgettable memories of historic days fighting for the liberation of the motherland still flood back to war veterans whenever they visit old battlefields.

Vietnam attracts 12.33 billion USD in FDI in four months

Vietnam attracted $12.33 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the first four months of 2020, a year-on-year decrease of 15.5 percent due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thien Mon Dao honors Vietnam’s martial arts

On the side of the Day river, Du Xa Thuong village in Hanoi's Ung Hoa district is home to a famous traditional martial art, Thien Mon Dao, which first appeared during the dynasty of King Dinh Tien Hoang (968-979).

Vietnam warned of risks if it buys oil to store

Though domestic petroleum depots are full, the Vietnam Energy Association (VEA)
wants to buy oil to store.

Wood industry needs fundamental change in export product lines, markets, say experts

The wood industry needs a fundamental change in export product lines and markets after the COVID-19 pandemic ends, an official has said.

Coronavirus: How will airlines get flying again?

When passenger planes start flying again, the world of air travel will be very different.

New heat wave forecast for HCMC next month

Scorching weather is expected to continue in HCMC in early May, with the highest temperature reaching 38 degrees Celsius. 

Coronavirus: Los Angeles offers free virus testing to all residents

It is the first major US city to offer free testing to all, even if people are showing no symptoms.

Binh Duong police files charges against falsifying business documents at Trung Nguyen

The Binh Duong investigative police agency is launching criminal proceedings against alleged falsification of business documents at Trung Nguyen Instant Coffee Corporation.

Large volume of illicit drugs seized in HCMC

The HCMC Department of Customs has confiscated over 18 kilograms of ecstasy pills and marijuana hidden in packages sent from Europe to Vietnam.

Vietnamese gov’t relaxes licensing regulation for face mask exports

The prime minister has approved a proposal to ease the licensing rule for surgical face mask exports but has asked the relevant agencies to monitor export volumes closely.

HCMC puts apartment building under lockdown over fears of Covid-19 spread

An apartment building at 1A-1B on Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street in HCMC’s District 1 has been locked down after a recovered coronavirus patient who lives there retested positive.

Traffic accidents kill 14 on first day of holiday

The country saw 26 traffic accidents on April 30, the first day of the four-day holiday for Reunification Day and International Labor Day, claiming the lives of 14 people and injuring 12 others.

A village with fairy scenes

Home to century-old houses surrounded by mossy rock fences, Loc Yen village in Quang Nam central province is called the land of fairies.

Coronavirus: Trump seems to undercut US spies on virus origins

US spies said it was not yet clear how the outbreak began, but Mr Trump suggests it came from a lab.

Specialised farming areas developed for climate change adaptation

Tan Phu Dong, an islet district in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang, has developed specialised farming areas to enable local farmers to adapt to climate change.

Will Circular 18, COVID-19 ‘crush’ consumer credit?

2020 may become a ‘nightmare’ for many consumer finance companies, which could see their profits drop sharply because of new regulations and the effects of COVID-19.